Darent Valley Hospital is an Acute general hospital serving patients from the expanding communities of West Kent. Our Division is the largest in the Trust and we are looking to expand the Respiratory Services team with this role.
We are looking for a dynamic and innovative individual to join our busy, expanding Respiratory physiology department. You would be part of the respiratory services team which consists of other Respiratory Specialists practitioners.
The primary aim of this post is to practice and participate in a range of respiratory diagnostic procedures and to assist the specialist respiratory physiologist in practicing advanced respiratory procedures.
The post holder will have the opportunity to develop skills in all areas of non-invasive respiratory physiology (full lung function, transfer factor, lung volume (body Box) allergy skin test, sleep study set-up with overnight oximetry and capillary blood gas.
Main duties of the job
As part of the development opportunity, the post holder will be required to complete ARTP training within 18 months. Following successful completion of this training, the post holder will progress to a band 6.
Once trained, the post holder will be expected to work unsupervised in all areas and be responsible for the day-to-day running of any area in which they are working. They will work collaboratively with the Senior Respiratory Physiologist, Respiratory Consultants, specialist nurses and practitioners across the speciality and Trust as a whole.
The post holder will ensure that all patients are treated with compassion, dignity and respect, placing value on the diversity of the local community and beyond.
In return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we can offer you professional development in a supportive environment where you can enhance your managerial and clinical skills.
The post holder should be competent and have relevant clinical experience in performing dynamic and relaxed spirometry (including reversibility), gas transfer tests and helium dilution. To have the ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritise workload with attention to detail.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Managerial responsibilities
Professional responsibilities
Education and development responsibilities
In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, please see the detailed job description and person specification for further information.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
* BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology
* Intermediate Life Support Skills
* ARTP membership
* Evidence of CPD
Desirable
* RCCP registration or with relevant qualifications to attain this
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Demonstrate knowledge of indications, contraindications and stopping criteria for lung function testing
* Demonstrate knowledge of professional code of conduct and guidance by the professional body for Physiologists
* NHS Constitution
* Trust vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmes
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* IT literate
* Effective time management skills
* Team worker
* Ability to work independently
* Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
* Ability to provide technical reports
* Customer service focus
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working within a Respiratory Department
* Demonstrate competency to perform and analyse lung function tests and sleep studies
Employer details
Employer name
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA28DA
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